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# [The Building Blocks of Programming: An In-Depth Look at ASTs](https://kelviniot.hashnode.dev/the-building-blocks-of-programming-an-in-depth-look-at-asts?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

An AST(Abstract Syntax Tree) is a data structure used to represent the syntax of most programs during compilation. It is used to represent the structure of a program. This is helpful for tools like compilers, code linters, and interpreters. Most to...

Sep 18, 2023 · 3 min read · kelviniot.hashnode.dev  
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